Senior Accountant – Full Time – Sudbury

Catering; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Varied client base

Skills development

Friendly culture

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

Catering is a friendly, independent accountancy practice in Sudbury seeking an Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager to lead a varied client portfolio and deliver high-quality accounts and compliance work.

You will mentor junior staff, support growth of the practice, and work closely with managers and partners to maintain excellent client service and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in preparing accounts within an accountancy practice environment.
• Knowledgeable across accounting principles and tax compliance matters.
• Organised with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive, resourceful and eager to deliver a first-class client service.
• Independent yet collaborative with a willingness to develop juniors.
• Open to feedback and committed to ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a diverse client portfolio.
• Prepare tax returns, payroll information and other compliance work.
• Support Managers and Partners with client management and advisory work.
• Analyse financial information and assist clients with accounting queries.
• Ensure assignments are completed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high standards of file management, review and quality control.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Attend client meetings and respond to client enquiries.
• Support and supervise trainees to develop the next generation of professionals.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Keep up to date with accounting, tax and regulatory developments through professional development.

Skills

Client management

Mentoring juniors

Time management

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

A friendly and successful independent accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager for their close-knit team.

You will work closely with experienced managers and partners, taking ownership of client assignments while playing an active role in mentoring junior team members and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

The Role

As an Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring the timely delivery of accounts and compliance services whilst providing a high standard of client care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts for a diverse client portfolio.
• Preparation of tax returns, payroll information and other compliance-related work.
• Supporting Managers and Partners with client management and advisory work.
• Analysing financial information and assisting clients with accounting queries.
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of file management, review and quality control.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Attending client meetings and responding to client enquiries.
• Supporting and supervising trainees, helping to develop the next generation of professionals within the firm.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
• Keeping up to date with relevant accounting, tax and regulatory developments through ongoing professional development.

About You

You will ideally be:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experienced in preparing accounts within an accountancy practice environment.
• Knowledgeable across a broad range of accounting principles and tax compliance matters.
• Organised with strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive, resourceful and eager to deliver a first-class client service.
• Comfortable working independently whilst also enjoying being part of a collaborative team.
• Keen to develop junior staff and contribute positively to the firm’s culture.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous personal and professional development.

Why Apply?

This firm offers something increasingly hard to find – a genuine team environment where people enjoy working together and where individuals are recognised for their contribution.

You will benefit from:

• A supportive and approachable leadership team.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client base.
• Opportunities to broaden your technical and commercial skills.
• A friendly and inclusive culture.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Salary:

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Sudbury, Suffolk